posted on July 20, 2002 10:50:51 AM
I have a covered (and footed) sugar and creamer that I am trying to identify, and I'd like to know if anyone can help me. I'm sorry it's not possible at this time for me to post a picture, but I'll try to describe them thoroughly.
They are both oval in shape, and completely covered in gold, both inside and out (including the sugar and its lid). Even the underside where the manufacturer's mark would normally be is completely gilded. The Pickard items I have seen on eBay have a marked white china underside, so I'm inclined to think this is a different maker. The set was purchased new around 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa.
The sides of the pieces are divided into roughly three sections. The outer two sections are the Pickard-like abstract etched look, while the center section is an etched design of a spider web covering most of the area, except for a flower in the upper right corner. It's sort of a cutout look, because the web itself is thin strands of shiny gold and the area behind it is matte. The flower is mostly shiny, with a small amount of matte for definition. The lid of the sugar bowl has the abstract etched pattern in a center oval surrounding the handle, and the outside 1/2 inch is the web design with a couple of flowers. The footed area, handles, and narrow border around all the edges (and between the abstract and web sections) are plain gold with no etching.
Thanks in advance to anyone who sees this and can give me more information about the (possible) origin of these pieces!
posted on July 22, 2002 11:51:23 AM
Hi without seeing pics this is a guess. I have a vase made by lemeuix china that sounds similar. These were imports and collectable, they were made in Japan. If you could post pics I am sure you would get more help.
Kat
posted on July 22, 2002 12:52:51 PM
I deal in china & can tell you that without a backstamp, there is no positive way to ID a piece of china. There were several manufacturers back in the 20's that produced ware such as you describe. I have even seen some Franciscan that was covered soidly with gold. Sorry that I can't be of more help.
